Steelers propose key rule change to shake up NFL free agency process

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One proposed rule change could shake up the NFL offseason as we know it.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' proposed free agency negotiation rule change would allow teams to have direct contact with players during the legal tampering period via video or phone call, as well as schedule visits with said players that will take place once the new league year officially starts.

Currently, NFL teams are only permitted to speak to the agents of players—which makes it impossible to communicate with players lacking representation. Additionally, teams are forbidden from scheduling meetings until the new league year begins—a rule that is likely broken anyway, as several teams immediately announce visits when the year commences.

Here is the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2025 Club Resolution Proposal verbatim:

"By Pittsburgh; to permit clubs during the two-day negotiation period to: (i) have one video or phone call with a prospective unrestricted free agent and his player agent; and (ii) permit clubs to arrange for the player’s travel upon agreeing to terms with a prospective unrestricted free agent. Travel cannot occur until the beginning of the new league year."

The Steelers have proposed a resolution to permit clubs during the two-day negotiation period to:

"(i) have one video or phone call with a prospective unrestricted free agent and his player agent

(ii) arrange for the player’s travel upon agreeing to terms" pic.twitter.com/oseHArcrr2

— Mike DeFabo (@MikeDeFabo) March 19, 2025

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Report: Steelers propose 2025 rule change regarding free agency visits

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